Acting- allows students to work in a variety of performance settings, including traditional and black box theatres. Guest artists enhance student experiences and allow for individual talent development in drama, comedy, and musical theatre. Several performances throughout the year allow students to showcase their talents to a wide audience. Previous experience, though not expert level, is expected for applicants. (Program content and available resources may vary at each location.) Download admission criteria and Assessment Guidelines

Dance - emphasizes rigorous training in ballet and modern techniques, as well as jazz, tap, and musical theatre. Students develop skills through experiences in aesthetic education, dance composition, Labanotation, repertory, choreography, creative expression, production, performance, criticism, and connections between dance and healthy living. Previous experience, though not expert level, is expected for applicants. (Program content and available resources may vary at each location.) Download admission criteria and Dance ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES.

Design And Production- – provides students with opportunities to engage actively in live stage production work with sound, lighting, set design and construction, costume design, and theatre/stage management. Previous experience, though not expert level, is expected for applicants. (Program content and available resources may vary at each location.) Download admission criteria and Assessment Guidelines.

Digital Instrumental Music - prepares students for a broad range of professional activities in the music world. Students use their musicianship to enhance and complement their understanding of music theory, music literature, and music production in order to compose, perform, and produce their own music and the music of others. Students explore analog and digital technologies to apply those technologies to recording, composition, and performance as an individual musician and in ensembles. Download admission criteria and Digital Instrumental Music ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES.

Instrumental Music - allows students to develop their individual talents as well as skills in ensemble performance, sight-reading, and music theory. Students are also prepared for conducting and solo performances in advanced settings and are exposed to composing and recording technology. Previous experience, though not expert level, is expected for applicants. (Program content and available resources may vary at each location.) (IM does not include the study of guitar at Milford Mill. IM does not include the study of guitar or piano at Patapsco) Download admission criteria and Assessment Guidelines

Vocal Music - prepares students for solo and ensemble performances in a variety of musical genres including opera and musical theatre. Course work includes vocal fundamentals and technique, sight reading, and music history, theory, and criticism. Students may also work with music technology, recording, and engineering. Previous experience, though not expert level, is expected for applicants. (Program content and available resources may vary at each location.) Download admission criteria and Assessment Guidelines.